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Resuming in-person C&P exams
At the beginning of April 2020, as concerns about COVID-19 infections increased and the President declared a national emergency, VA suspended its in-person medical disability examinations for its compensation and pension (C&P) programs. On May 28, 2020, VA resumed in-person C&P exams in locations where it was safe to do so. VA has since expanded these in-person examinations to other locations based upon local COVID-19 risk assessments.
We will contact you
If you require an in-person C&P exam and live in or near a resumed location, a VA contract medical exam provider will contact you. To learn more, view or download our VA Claim Exam Resumption FAQ/fact sheet. Below are the locations where we’ve resumed in-person exams.
As a Veteran who may be planning to file or has recently filed a VA compensation or pension claim, we know that you may have questions about the claim process and what to expect. After you submit your claim, an important part of the claim decision process may include a VA claim exam, also known as a compensation and pension (C&P) exam.
Get answers to commonly asked questions about the C&P claim exam
Visit va.gov/disability/va-claim-exam to learn more about claim exams after you file your disability benefits claim.
Video Series: What to Expect During Your Claim Exam
Our YouTube playlist on VA claim exams will walk you through what may happen and what to expect during your exam based on your claimed condition(s).
VA claim exam resumption one-pager
You can find the most up-to-date information on VA C&P exam resumption from this one-page fact sheet.
VA claim exam resumption fact sheet
This fact sheet provides an update on VA's resumption of in-person claim (C&P) exams, and information about the C&P exam process. This fact sheet answers your frequently asked questions in detail.
VA claim exam fact sheet
This fact sheet provides a quick guide on the VA claim exam process, and what you can expect during and after your exam.
VA claim exam tips
This tips sheet offers Veterans helpful information to make the VA claim exam process easier and less stressful if you need to attend a VA claim exam.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This document provides important answers to frequently asked questions about the VA claim exam process.
VA claim process step-by-step
This document provides a quick, step-by-step overview of the VA claim process and the VA claim exam.
Mental health exam fact sheet
This document explains the process for mental health claim exams, including how mental health conditions are evaluated by VA for compensation claims.
Review exams fact sheet
This document provides an overview of the Review Exam process, including what a review exam is, why it may be requested, and why it’s important to attend.